Director of Clinical Services
Priory Healthcare
Cardiff, CF5 5AD
Salary
£55,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Priory Hospital Cardiff Salary - £55,000 per annum Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern - Monday Friday 9 am 5 pm Priory Hospital Cardiff has...
Were looking for an experienced and confident Director of Clinical Services to provide senior nursing leadership and support the Hospital Director in delivering high-quality clinical care. Youll play a key role in leading and developing the nursing team, promoting best practice and ensuring the service continues to meet the changing needs of patients and staff.
In this role, you will
- Provide senior clinical and nursing leadership across the service.
- Support the Hospital Director with the effective delivery of clinical services.
- Lead, support and develop the wider nursing team, acting as a positive role model.
- Deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
- Respond flexibly to changes and the developing needs of the service.
- Promote Priory values and a culture of quality, continuous improvement and excellent patient care.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Priory Hospital Cardiff, Cardiff, South Wales is a low secure service for males and females with a personality disorder, learning disability or mental health diagnosis, delivered across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs). It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby providing access into and around Cardiff and a train station approximately 1 mile from the hospital. The M4 motorway is also close by, providing wider regional access.
Essential
- You will be a Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN and 7 years post-qualifying experience, alongside relevant clinical experience and strong nursing leadership skills. You will have a proven ability to support, lead and develop nursing teams, with a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. You will also demonstrate flexible and innovative approaches to clinical practice, excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the confidence to take on additional responsibilities and deputise when required.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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